Each spent the past two seasons with Frost at the University of Central Florida.

“This is an outstanding group of coaches and men of tremendous character who have played a key role in our success at UCF the past two seasons,” Frost said in the release. “They are excellent teachers, mentors and recruiters and have earned great respect from the young men who play for them. I am proud they have chosen to join our staff as we get started at Nebraska.”

Former Nebraska linebacker Barrett Ruud, who is currently on the road recruiting for the team, is also a member of Frost's coaching staff, the release said.

Each assistant coach will have two-year contracts through Dec. 31, 2019.

Held, a former walk-on at Nebraska, was a member of two national championship-winning teams in 1994 and 1995. Austin earned honorable mention All-Big 12 honors at Nebraska in 2006.